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Using the Cooktop Elements

Caution

  • Only use cookware and dishes that are safe for oven and cooktop use.

  • Always use oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop and oven.

  • Do not place sealed containers on the cooktop.

  • Do not use plastic wrap to cover food while on the cooktop. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to remove.

  • Never leave food on the cooktop unattended. Spillovers can cause smoke. Greasy spillovers may catch on fire.

  • Never leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.

  • The surface element may appear to have cooled after it has been turned off. The element may still be hot and touching the element before it has cooled sufficiently can cause burns.

  • Match the size of the cooktop element to the size of the cookware in use. Using a large element for a small pan wastes heating energy, and the exposed surface of the element is a burn or fire hazard.

Note

  • Hot Surface Indicator

    • The hot surface indicator light glows as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch.

    • It remains on after the element is turned off and until the surface has cooled to approximately 150 ˚F.

Turning on a Single Element

  • Push the Single element knob in A.

  • Turn the knob in either direction to the desired setting B.

    • The control knob clicks when it is positioned at both OFF and HI.

      Heating Element

      OFF

      ON

    Note

    • HI is the highest temperature available.

    • LO is the lowest temperature available.

Turning on a Dual Element

Use the dual element as a dual or single element.

  • Push in the appropriate knob A.

  • Turn the knob to use it as a single element or a dual element B.

    • To use it as a single element, turn the knob counterclockwise.

    • To use it as a dual element, turn the knob clockwise.

    Icon Type 1

    Icon Type 2

    a Dual

    b Single

    Heating with inner (smaller) element only

    Heating with both elements together

    A

    B

Turning on the Warm Zone
Caution

  • FOOD POISON HAZARD : Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140 °F.

    • Always start with hot food. Do not use the warm setting to heat cold food.

    • Do not use the warm setting for more than 2 hours.

The Warm Zone, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. Use the Warm Zone to keep food warm after it has already been cooked. Attempting to cook uncooked or cold food on the Warming Zone could result in a food-borne illness.

Model LSEL6333*, LSEL633CF

  • Push the Warm Zone element knob in A.

  • Turn the knob in either direction to the desired setting B.

    • The control knob clicks when it is positioned at OFF and HI.

Model LSEL6331*

  • Press the COOKTOP Set/Off button. The Warm Zone indicator light flashes.

  • Use the +/- buttons to adjust the temperature setting.

  • To turn off the Warm Zone, press the Set/Off button.

Note

  • For best results, food on the warmer should be kept in its container or covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain food quality.

  • The warmer will not glow red like the other cooking elements.